sarabride2006

I am having a similar problem. Yesterday I got sick twice after eating soft foods. My doctor said that it should get better, we'll see. I haven't had a slime problem unless something truly gets stuck, then it's a big issue. Good luck :eek:

Thoughts to remember about a PB is that it is very "individual" in that some food gets stuck in some people while others it won't. One of my close friends is banded and she eats very fast, we have the same fill but it doesn't affect her as it has me. She also eats breads, pasta etc. I've had two throughout my band career. The first was due to a big bite, oops but yesterday I just couldn't see the reason. I ate less than a tsp. I'm doing liquids this week and will contact my doctor on Wed if I have another dreadful experience I've stayed completely away from bread/rice/pasta and breaded foods to try to avoid PB's. PB are definitely ugly!!

I went in for a fill last Wednesday, my first one since end of April. She added about .5cc to the fill and I am up to 2.5. I can "feel" Water going down now and even fill it sit for a moment. I also tried to eat a bite of tuna salad today and I had a massive PB. Does it take time to get "used" to a fill? I'm pretty miserable right now. Thanks in advance :bananapartyhat:

I had my band placed end of December. I was steadily loosing and then stopped. I'm still exercising but I don't feel a lot of restriction. I think i'm at 1.75cc. I just started a new job and wasn't good about keeping my monthly appointments. I think I need a fill. Where's the sweet spot!?!

It mainly depends on the diet that your doctor put you on. I was on clear for one day, full liquids for 7, mushies for 7 then regular. So, 7 days out for me wasn't a big deal with soups because I was already on pureed/mushy foods. The best thing to do is stick to what your doctor suggested. As far as eating around friends etc. I didn't keep my surgery a secret so keeping up with status quo wasn't an issue for me. Everyone's feelings on that one is different. Chances are you didn't hurt your band, however your doctor did subscribe a specific diet for you for healing and that's what the first weeks are for. Congrats on your band and much luck to you Way to go on the weight loss!!

I could say that I had never PB'd until tonight. 5 months after my surgery and I had not pb'd and I ate a bite of an over breaded chicken strip and LOOK OUT. I have had things get stuck and eventually move down but never come back up. I'm still a little miserable. I've heard people say they've had them last for hours but luckily mine was about 10 minutes..which felt like hours. I guess I need to get back to the basics of small bites and lots of chewing. So my secret, until my little incident tonight was to chew chew chew and avoid major carbs.

After my most recent fill, I can't drink ice cold water. I couldn't quite figure out why, so now everything has to be right at room temp. I do try to drink 3 liters a day, but I buy the big 1.5 liter bottles and go at them with a large cup. I also keep packets of lemon juice in my desk to add some zing

After my first fill of 1cc, I didn't really feel any restriction, nor did I at the 1.5 cc mark. LET ME TELL YOU, last week I was filled to 2 and wowzers! I think I figured out that the band does work I had a piece of lunch meat get stuck on Monday night and I was ready to die. WOW. My point is, it took me a bit longer for restriction but now it's working. Good luck :Banane33:

I have not been good about not drinking when I eat. I feel like I'm choking if I don't have a little bit to sip.

Katy area here

Hello everyone! I've been pretty good at counting my calories and I'm curious how many calories you eat now post band? Sometimes I feel like I don't do very well and eat too much. I've been searching for a thread that was similar to this with NO luck. Thank you!

I had a lot of problems getting comfortable, but the only way I was comfortable was on my side (where the port was) that's my usual sleeping side so I guess it only made sense..I'd just lay really really still...

If your friend has any health problems I would suggest staying away from Dr. Spiegel. He wouldn't operate on my 480lb father (lives in Beaumont) with the problems he had. He ended up going to UT Physicians, Dr. Eric Wilson (he did mine too) and we're very pleased. It's in Houston but in my opinion, worth the trip!!!